Understanding Liver and Pancreatic Diseases: Why early action matters
During his recent visit to Dhaka, Prof Brian Goh Kim Poh, a senior Singaporean specialist with extensive experience in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) and transplant surgery, spoke to The Daily Star about liver and pancreatic diseases, their growing public-health relevance, and the importance of prevention, early diagnosis, and system-level preparedness.
8 January 2026, 15:37 PM
Study suggests no link between antibiotic exposure and autoimmune diseases in children
A recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Ju-Young Shin at Sungkyunkwan University, Republic of Korea, and colleagues suggests that early life antibiotic exposure is not associated with an increased risk of autoimmune diseases in children.
6 January 2026, 11:27 AM
Towards a bold future for traditional medicine
The second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, jointly organised with the Government of India, concluded on December 22, 2025, in New Delhi, marking a major milestone for global health as it drew over 16,000 online registrations and brought together 800 delegates from more than 100 countries, including ministers from over 20 nations.
5 January 2026, 23:19 PM
Silent blood disorders, serious consequences: What patients must know
In this interview with The Daily Star, Clin Prof Ng Heng Joo, Head and Senior Consultant in Haematology at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), discusses common blood disorders in South Asia, advances in haematology, life-threatening clotting conditions, and the growing role of diagnostics and technology in improving patient outcomes.
15 December 2025, 18:17 PM
Bangladesh’s untapped goldmine: Why Bangladesh is missing the ayurvedic market boom
Bangladesh has a long tradition of using alternative medicine – mainly Ayurvedic and Unani – alongside modern allopathic care. From village kavirajs to branded herbal tonics in urban pharmacies, plant-based remedies remain a first line of treatment for many people.
13 December 2025, 17:49 PM
“Lung health today is shaped as much by environment as by medicine”
Clin Asst Prof Sewa Duu Wen, Head and Senior Consultant of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), recently visited Dhaka. In an interview with The Daily Star, he discussed the growing burden of respiratory diseases, the realities of critical care, the impact of air pollution, lessons from COVID-19, and practical steps the public can take to protect their lungs.
12 December 2025, 12:18 PM
Monthly injection may help severe asthma patients safely reduce or stop daily oral steroid use
A monthly injection for managing severe asthma could help patients safely reduce or even discontinue daily steroid medications, according to a new phase 3b clinical trial published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal.
10 December 2025, 11:30 AM
“Glaucoma damage is irreversible — Early detection is critical”
During his recent visit to Bangladesh, Assoc Prof Shamira Perera, Head of the Glaucoma Department at the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC), spoke to The Daily Star about the silent nature of glaucoma, advances in cataract treatment, and how countries like Bangladesh can strengthen their eye-care services.
1 December 2025, 00:50 AM
Understanding Liver and Pancreatic Diseases: Why early action matters
During his recent visit to Dhaka, Prof Brian Goh Kim Poh, a senior Singaporean specialist with extensive experience in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) and transplant surgery, spoke to The Daily Star about liver and pancreatic diseases, their growing public-health relevance, and the importance of prevention, early diagnosis, and system-level preparedness.
8 January 2026, 15:37 PM
Study suggests no link between antibiotic exposure and autoimmune diseases in children
A recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Ju-Young Shin at Sungkyunkwan University, Republic of Korea, and colleagues suggests that early life antibiotic exposure is not associated with an increased risk of autoimmune diseases in children.
6 January 2026, 11:27 AM
Towards a bold future for traditional medicine
The second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, jointly organised with the Government of India, concluded on December 22, 2025, in New Delhi, marking a major milestone for global health as it drew over 16,000 online registrations and brought together 800 delegates from more than 100 countries, including ministers from over 20 nations.
5 January 2026, 23:19 PM
Silent blood disorders, serious consequences: What patients must know
In this interview with The Daily Star, Clin Prof Ng Heng Joo, Head and Senior Consultant in Haematology at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), discusses common blood disorders in South Asia, advances in haematology, life-threatening clotting conditions, and the growing role of diagnostics and technology in improving patient outcomes.
15 December 2025, 18:17 PM
Bangladesh’s untapped goldmine: Why Bangladesh is missing the ayurvedic market boom
Bangladesh has a long tradition of using alternative medicine – mainly Ayurvedic and Unani – alongside modern allopathic care. From village kavirajs to branded herbal tonics in urban pharmacies, plant-based remedies remain a first line of treatment for many people.
13 December 2025, 17:49 PM
“Lung health today is shaped as much by environment as by medicine”
Clin Asst Prof Sewa Duu Wen, Head and Senior Consultant of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine at Singapore General Hospital (SGH), recently visited Dhaka. In an interview with The Daily Star, he discussed the growing burden of respiratory diseases, the realities of critical care, the impact of air pollution, lessons from COVID-19, and practical steps the public can take to protect their lungs.
12 December 2025, 12:18 PM
Monthly injection may help severe asthma patients safely reduce or stop daily oral steroid use
A monthly injection for managing severe asthma could help patients safely reduce or even discontinue daily steroid medications, according to a new phase 3b clinical trial published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal.
10 December 2025, 11:30 AM
“Glaucoma damage is irreversible — Early detection is critical”
During his recent visit to Bangladesh, Assoc Prof Shamira Perera, Head of the Glaucoma Department at the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC), spoke to The Daily Star about the silent nature of glaucoma, advances in cataract treatment, and how countries like Bangladesh can strengthen their eye-care services.
1 December 2025, 00:50 AM
Revolutionising Medical Education: Singapore’s transformative approach
In an era where innovation and adaptability define success, Singapore has pioneered a transformative medical education system that merges disciplines and cultivates multi-faceted healthcare professionals.
28 February 2025, 18:00 PM
World Contraception Day 2022: Reclaiming the reputation of Bangladesh
A woman’s right to choose the number, timing and spacing of children is basic. Contraception is an integral part of decision-making.
25 September 2022, 18:00 PM
Overcoming the stitches of the obstetric fistula
Hamida Begum had a history of prolonged labour of seven days when delivering her first baby – it injured her birth canal massively.
29 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Fatty liver disease is killing us!
The number of patients with various liver diseases are on the rise. Some of them are related to the lifestyle, some with metabolic syndrome and other factors. However, having a proper knowledge of these diseases are important.
1 June 2019, 18:00 PM
Introduction of rotavirus vaccine: how far is the journey?
Bangladesh has been planning to introduce the rotavirus vaccine for quite a long time. But it does not seem to be very fast. Children
18 May 2019, 18:00 PM
HBOT: The oxygen revolution therapy and its potential
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a specialised oxygen treatment that enhances the body’s natural healing processes. It is called the oxygen revolution therapy due to the marvelous outcome of treatment.
27 April 2019, 18:00 PM
Challenging TB in Bangladesh
Each year, we commemorate World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on March 24 to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB, and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic.
23 March 2019, 18:00 PM
The rising threat of NCDs in Bangladesh
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and chronic lung disease, are collectively responsible for almost 70% of all deaths worldwide. Almost three quarters of all NCD deaths, and 82% of the 16 million people who died prematurely, or before reaching 70 years of age, occur in low- and middle-income countries like Bangladesh.
5 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Obesity is increasing among the younger generation in Bangladesh
Obesity and overweight are considered both non-communicable diseases and risk factors. Obesity and overweight increase the risk of diabetes, cancer and cardio-vascular diseases (CVD).
22 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Global accolade for a Bangladeshi microbiologist
Each year American Society for Microbiology (ASM) recognises some renowned scientists for their outstanding contribution in
17 June 2017, 18:00 PM
Imperatives for ensuring immunisation: a CSO perspective
The important role played by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in supporting routine immunisation services, creating demand for
25 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Guide to surgical options and chemotherapy
Some of the cancers that most often affect women are breast, colon, endometrial, lung, cervical, skin, and ovarian cancers.
8 October 2016, 18:00 PM